Overview
- James completed the eight-day challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh, crossing the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium on 20 March.
- He broke down in tears at the finish and paid tribute to his father, who is recovering in hospital after a stroke.
- Prince William joined for a leg near Doncaster as celebrity guests and cheering crowds along the route helped drive donations.
- The final total was announced live on Red Nose Day, with James crediting Coldplay’s £100,000 donation for helping the funds ‘snowball’.
- Appearing on BBC Breakfast on 21 March from his bath, James said he is ‘really sore’ and ‘trying to regain some feeling’ in his toes as he recovers at home.